Ordering "The Package"
- Thread starter Red_Six
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Sorry, for some reason my last three pics won't post. I have tried them all on one post and seperately. I can't figure it out.
Anyway, Redsix, I have some of the same little shrimp-esque babies in my tank too. I like yourself, hope they don't turn out to be mantis. I think they are pistol shrimp myself. Either way, I think the crabs will eat most of them anyway.
Anyway, Redsix, I have some of the same little shrimp-esque babies in my tank too. I like yourself, hope they don't turn out to be mantis. I think they are pistol shrimp myself. Either way, I think the crabs will eat most of them anyway.
williamgarnett
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i am starting construction on my 180g in-wall reef in a couple days. i will be using my existing 55g as a sump/refugium. i will be ordering the 180g package from tbs, i am pretty siked!
divemonster
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a little fish with a large personality! Was it a hitchhiker that came with your package?
Ready to Go!
Ready to Go!
I've been following this forum closely and decided to purchase from TBS for my new 55 gal tank. I paid for "The Package" a few days ago but haven't heard anything from Richard. He's probably out fetching more rock or maybe taking a break. I have my tank all set up and ready to go using the specs that were listed on the TBS website. I have a couple of questions that you guys might be able to answer. How long should I leave my lights on in the tank? I've heard 8-10, but then I saw somewhere else it should be 5hrs. Also I'm wondering from those of you who have already gotten the package is your hermits have attempted to take over your snail's shells. In my last nano, my hermits killed my nassarius snails. I really enjoy reading all your posts. I'll submit photos when I can. I'm posting one now of the tank as it's waiting for the great live rock I know I'll be getting soon.
Ready to Go!
I've been following this forum closely and decided to purchase from TBS for my new 55 gal tank. I paid for "The Package" a few days ago but haven't heard anything from Richard. He's probably out fetching more rock or maybe taking a break. I have my tank all set up and ready to go using the specs that were listed on the TBS website. I have a couple of questions that you guys might be able to answer. How long should I leave my lights on in the tank? I've heard 8-10, but then I saw somewhere else it should be 5hrs. Also I'm wondering from those of you who have already gotten the package is your hermits have attempted to take over your snail's shells. In my last nano, my hermits killed my nassarius snails. I really enjoy reading all your posts. I'll submit photos when I can. I'm posting one now of the tank as it's waiting for the great live rock I know I'll be getting soon.
divemonster
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Welcome to the Reef Central boards Red City! Your set up looks like it's ready for the TBS package.
What kind of lights are you using?
What kind of lights are you using?
liverock
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Re: Ready to Go!
Re: Ready to Go!
I'm alive!
Been crazy this week....did 91 miles on the water yesterday...Gasparilla Festival....and weather has been killing me.....soon as I can dive, yall will here from me!
sea ya
Richard TBS
Re: Ready to Go!
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11699658#post11699658 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Red City
I've been following this forum closely and decided to purchase from TBS for my new 55 gal tank. I paid for "The Package" a few days ago but haven't heard anything from Richard. He's probably out fetching more rock or maybe taking a break. I have my tank all set up and ready to go using the specs that were listed on the TBS website. I have a couple of questions that you guys might be able to answer. How long should I leave my lights on in the tank? I've heard 8-10, but then I saw somewhere else it should be 5hrs. Also I'm wondering from those of you who have already gotten the package is your hermits have attempted to take over your snail's shells. In my last nano, my hermits killed my nassarius snails. I really enjoy reading all your posts. I'll submit photos when I can. I'm posting one now of the tank as it's waiting for the great live rock I know I'll be getting soon.
I'm alive!
Been crazy this week....did 91 miles on the water yesterday...Gasparilla Festival....and weather has been killing me.....soon as I can dive, yall will here from me!
sea ya
Richard TBS
Live Rock Coming!
Live Rock Coming!
Got an email from Richard that my live rock is being shipped on Friday. I'll be taking some photos to post once things arrive. I'm very anxious to see what's coming after all the incredible photos that people have posted on this thread. I'm sure it's going to be great!
Live Rock Coming!
Got an email from Richard that my live rock is being shipped on Friday. I'll be taking some photos to post once things arrive. I'm very anxious to see what's coming after all the incredible photos that people have posted on this thread. I'm sure it's going to be great!
pkpthrillho
New member
Re: Live Rock Coming!
Re: Live Rock Coming!
Make sure to have a bunch of spare water mixed and ready to go before hand. :rollface:
Re: Live Rock Coming!
Make sure to have a bunch of spare water mixed and ready to go before hand. :rollface:
Already on top of it
Already on top of it
I have two 32 gallon containers with saltwater that has been mixed and both containers are at 75 degrees per Richard's instructions. There is a store near me called "Super Pure Water" that sells RO/DI water for 25 cents per gallon so I can mix water quickly and cheaply when I need to. I think I'll be OK on the water changes, but you're right about being ready for it just in case there's a large ammonia spike.
Already on top of it
I have two 32 gallon containers with saltwater that has been mixed and both containers are at 75 degrees per Richard's instructions. There is a store near me called "Super Pure Water" that sells RO/DI water for 25 cents per gallon so I can mix water quickly and cheaply when I need to. I think I'll be OK on the water changes, but you're right about being ready for it just in case there's a large ammonia spike.
Well, as promised, here's some photos of things so far. I haven't seen any "bad" critters so far, but I think I have a mantis shrimp because today I've heard a pop sound occassionally when I've been close to the tank. As for hitchhikers, I've got several snails, some worms and a few unidentified creatures that I've seen. Also had a couple of tiny little green crabs that were in the sedement when I took my rocks out of the shipping boxes. There's been a spike of ammonia to about .5 I'm keeping an eye on it if I need to do a water change. There are lots of other "live" things in there, but I need to take more pictures.
Tank after I put the rocks from TBS and sand in.
Tank after clearing.
Closer look at the rock.
Happy little snail
Somthing Purple... Any ideas?
More to follow...
:rollface:
Tank after I put the rocks from TBS and sand in.
Tank after clearing.
Closer look at the rock.
Happy little snail
Somthing Purple... Any ideas?
More to follow...
:rollface:
Found this bad boy!
Found this bad boy!
Well, the tank cycled... took 9 days. Everything has been perfect chemistry wise since then. Contacted Richard for Part 2. He's having really bad weather in Tampa, so while I'm waiting, I'll be trying to catch this guy. I knew he was in there, but he wouldn't show his face. Today, not only did he come out, but he actually took a small piece of shrimp from me off of a stick! Rascal! I've been trying the bottle bait setup, but have so far only caught snails. I ordered the X-terminator, but I will probably have the same luck. I'll just have to persist and be patient until I catch him!
Found this bad boy!
Well, the tank cycled... took 9 days. Everything has been perfect chemistry wise since then. Contacted Richard for Part 2. He's having really bad weather in Tampa, so while I'm waiting, I'll be trying to catch this guy. I knew he was in there, but he wouldn't show his face. Today, not only did he come out, but he actually took a small piece of shrimp from me off of a stick! Rascal! I've been trying the bottle bait setup, but have so far only caught snails. I ordered the X-terminator, but I will probably have the same luck. I'll just have to persist and be patient until I catch him!
coryaquarium101
New member
I know where I am gonna get my live rock for my next tank. tbsaltwater fo sure. Great pics. I wish I had rock like that.
Red_Six
New member
divemonster yes that Tiger Goby was a hitchhicker.
http://www.coralcorral.com/id19.html
Red City here is a link to the trap I made to catch my mantis. I had a mantis in my tank for close to two years. The villainous predator is responsible for eating numerous sails, crabs, abalone, fish and more in my tank. It was pretty discouraging to buy a bunch of snails and watch him pick them off one at a time. I am ecstatic that I finally caught him.
I first tried the trap over a year ago, but the mantis did not seem to be interested. I then tried a commercial trap that had the same success and was actually difficult to use and set. I gave up for a while but I finally decided to go back to the bottle trap once more and found that persistence paid off. After several nights with fresh bait he finally made it into the trap; I just used some raw shrimp after the lights went out. I put the bottle next to his favorite hole and left it there for a couple of hours each night and then voila.
I cut a slit in the end of the bottle to let the air out and I just used scotch tape to hold it together. Happy hunting.[
http://www.coralcorral.com/id19.html
Red City here is a link to the trap I made to catch my mantis. I had a mantis in my tank for close to two years. The villainous predator is responsible for eating numerous sails, crabs, abalone, fish and more in my tank. It was pretty discouraging to buy a bunch of snails and watch him pick them off one at a time. I am ecstatic that I finally caught him.
I first tried the trap over a year ago, but the mantis did not seem to be interested. I then tried a commercial trap that had the same success and was actually difficult to use and set. I gave up for a while but I finally decided to go back to the bottle trap once more and found that persistence paid off. After several nights with fresh bait he finally made it into the trap; I just used some raw shrimp after the lights went out. I put the bottle next to his favorite hole and left it there for a couple of hours each night and then voila.
I cut a slit in the end of the bottle to let the air out and I just used scotch tape to hold it together. Happy hunting.[
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